Halloween Stuffed Jack-O-Lanterns (Printable View)
Orange bell peppers filled with savory turkey, rice, and cheese. A flavorful, festive Halloween dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 orange bell peppers
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 1/4 cups diced yellow onion
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1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 1/2 cups cooked white basmati rice
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1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or colby jack cheese
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1 1/2 cups water
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the tops off the bell peppers. Remove ribs and seeds using a paring knife. Carefully carve jack-o-lantern faces into one side of each pepper. Arrange peppers upright in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ground turkey or chicken and minced garlic. Continue to cook for 5 minutes, breaking apart the meat until browned and cooked through.
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Stir cooked basmati rice, black beans, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, kosher salt, and black pepper into the skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the rice absorbs some of the sauce and mixture is evenly heated. Remove from heat.
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Fill each prepared pepper with the hot filling mixture, gently pressing down to pack. Top each with an even layer of shredded cheddar or colby jack cheese.
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Pour 1 1/2 cups water into the base of the baking dish around the peppers. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and peppers have started to soften.
# Supplementary Details:
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For best results, choose large bell peppers to accommodate more filling.